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Elections

Midterm Elections: Issues on the Ballot

Courts

Felon voting rights

Can some people convicted of felonies from the Jan. 6 insurrection still vote?
Elections

Polk County's voter turnout outpaces record from 2019 races

While 2019 was a record-setting year for the county, this year the Polk County auditor says nearly all those records were shattered.
Local Politics

Tracking your absentee ballot before Election Day

There are some things you should know when sending in your absentee ballot.
Vote

LULAC prepares for lawsuit on Iowa's 'English-only' voting law

All political documents in Iowa are required to be in English, with the exception of voting materials in two counties. LULAC claims that disenfranchises voters.
Community

Iowa's voter address confidentiality program expanding to help assault survivors

The "Safe at Home" program initially helped survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking and stalking.
Local Politics

Iowa ethics committee investigating national conservative group's involvement in new voting law

Executive Director Jessica Anderson with Heritage Action said the group helped draft the voting law. "We did it quickly and we did it quietly," she said.
Local Politics

FULL INTERVIEW: Rita Hart discusses her decision to contest election results for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District

Hart said she wants to make sure every vote counts so that Iowans can trust their representative is the person they voted for.
Voter Guide

Top 5 questions leading into Election Day

Let's Verify Your Vote by going over these top five questions you should know the answer to before voting Tuesday.
Vote

COVID-19 pandemic brings reduction in polling places on Election Day

Election Day is just one week away, and with the pandemic throwing a wrench into things, the polling places you're used to going might not be right this time around.
Voter Guide

Here's what you should do if your absentee ballot doesn't have a secrecy envelope

A few Iowans have reported they didn't receive a secrecy envelope with their absentee ballot. Sec. of State Paul Pate said those votes will still be counted.
Voter Guide

Yes, Iowa law enforcement can wear their uniform while campaigning

A viewer contacted Local 5 asking if it's legal for Iowa law enforcement to wear their uniforms in TV campaign ads. They can, and here's why.